Word: corelli
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Edward VII, in the name of the President and Fellows of Harvard University, asking him for a license to acquire in mortmain the house in Stratford-on-Avon in which Katherine Rogers, the mother of John Harvard lived. His Majesty was pleased to grant his license to Miss Marie Corelli, the former owner of the property, to convey it to a Board of Trustees. Copies of the documents pertaining to the matter, including the deed of trust, were duly laid before the Corporation, whereupon the following votes were passed...
Next in general interest will probably stand Miss Marie Corelli's narrative of the rescue from maltreatment and ruin of "Harvard House" at Stratford-on-Avon, the home of John Harvard's mother. Miss Corelli was largely instrumental in the purchase of the house by Mr. Morris, who has recently presented it to the University; and she tells her story with much fervor...